By: Jean Severson That busy time of year is upon us. It’s November already, we are eight months into a pandemic, we voted, kids are in school, we gained an hour (of what??) and the holidays are right around the…
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One of the highlights of the Christ Our Life Conference is always the hour of adoration on Saturday night. It is so powerful to be in the darkened arena worshiping our Lord with a multitude of true believers. One of…
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The reading for today, Friday, October 23rd, is from Ephesians 4: 1-6 and, it brings to mind the talk from Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers on day one of our conference. Deacon Harold was talking about marriage, and particularly the incredible stresses…
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Driving through downtown Des Moines, I am stopped at the corner by Wells Fargo arena on a sunny, warm fall day. Colorful leaves skitter across the road; the breeze teases a longer summer; and pollen triggers my allergies. Looking at…
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My husband Tom and I took a day trip yesterday to enjoy the leaves and the glorious Iowa countryside. One of the things we did in the car was listen to a video by Fr. Michael Gaitley, a Marian Priest.…
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How about you? It has been a week since COL 2020 and I am still buzzing from the joy and the excitement of the weekend. The Holy Spirit was such a strong presence. I could feel it and so many…
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I find yesterday's reading from Job to be so hopeful and so comforting during these seemingly chaotic times. It fits so beautifully with the strong message received over and over during the conference this past weekend. "Be not afraid!" I…
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Founders Ellen Miller & Marilyn Lane. Wow, what a weekend the good Lord prepared for us! (along with a little help from His friends.) The Christ Our Life Conference was truly a blessed Miracle of Grace. When Covid-19 hit back…
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